Description
This Easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta is a refreshing and tangy dish made with orzo pasta, lemon, feta, and fresh herbs. It’s a simple yet flavorful side dish or light meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions, then drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo with olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add in the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and diced red onion. Toss everything together gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Make it ahead of time for a more intense flavor. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
Feel free to swap feta with goat cheese or any cheese of your choice.
Add roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra texture.
For a sweet touch, try adding dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds.
Drizzling balsamic glaze over the top just before serving gives it an extra flavor punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
